Wow. I've taken my vehicles here for transmission work and it was okay. But after reading the Dexter Facebook page where some dude named Joe is making threats against another person there I'll never patronize this place again.
If that's the sort of people who work there I'll go down the road a ways where that doesn't happen.
Highly recommend. Stopped in on July 8th 2025 with no appointment with a tire issue and the nice young man (who was working on a local Dexter police vehicle) came right out to assess the situation and didn’t charge me for checking it out for me. Now that’s the kind of place you can trust.
We've had two transmissions done here and issues with fluid leaks and loose/missing bolts on both vehicles that were never replaced or tightened correctly upon reinstall. Transmission pan gasket leaking on both and the one had 3 missing bolts for front brace and was losing fluid on the side of the transmission from another bad gasket and had a loose bolt on the bellhousing and splash liners inside front wheel well were not reattached and left flapping when they sent the van home.
I fixed the bolts on the front brace myself and bought new clips to reattach the splash guard for the front wheel well. I took it back into them and they fixed the leaking transmission pan gasket and it took a second trip back in to get the loose boat on the bellhousing and the other gasket on the side of the transmission fixed. They did Cover both of those things under warranty but it's disappointing to have to make three trips back to the shop out of two vehicles repaired and still have had to fix some things yourself.
This is my new place to have work done on my truck! They came in special on a Saturday to do the work for me. I tried to tip him cuz he went above and beyond. HE TURNED ME DOWN! I tried very hard and he refused the tip! Thank you so much!!
Their customer service is tons better than Brook's. They are often able to squeeze you in for appointments and willing to take the time to diagnose things and don't treat you like you're a bother. Pretty quick turn around as well as being conveniently located
If they had more parking lot room, I'd have chosen this place to have my husband's truck towed to as well, because the other place we took it to was the most unprofessional place ever (that still couldn't figure out the problem and left the window wide open on the lot!) If we are in that situation again, definitely finding a way to have our vehicle towed here instead!
If your looking for a garage that can fix anything automotive look no further done right the first time.very knowledgeable joe has been fixing cars forever I highly recommend this garage.
A family of true enthusiasts with skill and knowledge to build , restore or repair vehicles. From tune ups to complete transmission rebuilds. I've had my cars worked on for over 10 years and very happy with all work performed.when going to the shop the messiness work as a team and nothing comes across the haven't fixed before. That's called knowledge. I am a very happy customer and having 9 vehicles I am recommending these 2 shops
I’ve been taking my vehicles here for the past 12 years. Service is always fast, fairly priced, and although I can’t think of a time that I had to return it because of a mistake, I know that if that did happen, they would correct it without issue
This is the only place in the entire state of Maine I will take my vehicles for up keep & repairs. The staff is amazing & just like family. Their prices are below reasonable & affordable.
I had new transmission lines installed. Went from a small leak to a very big leak. I managed to get it to a manageable leak only used 2 gallons of transmission fluid until I could have it properly repaired. Then found out Auto Works left out one of the two bolts that hold up my transfer case. Had I used 4 wheel drive under much torque would have done damage. I almost stopped to talk to them but honestly why bother. DON’T do business there !
Wow, great service. Been trying for 2 months to find a place to repair leaking
rear Main Seal on my Malibu, a friend recommended Auto Works. Took car there they did the job in 2 days, and for way less than other quotes I got for the job. I recommend them to one and all. Thanks Auto Works, you're the best!!!
Simple inspection and I had a few minors. We agreed to a brake job which I had no squealing or noise but I agreed. I got a quote for 330 and she said they gave me a discount. Got a call from her that said it’s now 425.00 then another call saying needs caliper. I get a third quote tax and all for 525.00 lol I go in and she charge me for pre inspection. She said I was a walk in?! I called before hand. Why didn’t I get charged the day of inspection for pre inspection? Then we have issues w the tires that are dry rot lol I took it to two others and they laughed. We’ll truck is inspected by another company I used for years I just live 40 miles from them now without a 1000.00 worth of tires They only have 13 reviews I’m thinking they do this a lot. I’ll never use them again very bad company to keep digging for all they can get. Dishonest is bad policy and I wasn’t born last night. Btw the brakes feel worse now then they did when I brought it it and oil all over the truck
Awesome everyone in here is great. They didn't try to rip me off or take advantage of me. Like that place in Bangor 😉. I will never go anywhere else. Thank you all
Lady at front desk is super awesome my truck had a hitch in the transmission the said it was a sensor they fixed it then hit my truck!! BUT I know mistakes always happen and they made up for it and looks better then it did before. I will definitely be bring my truck back for the torque converters
Drove up to Maine from Pennsylvania, and discovered my Jeep had electrical issues during the 12 hour road trip. My alternator wasn't functioning properly and needed replaced.
This was on a Thursday. I called every mechanic from Greenville to Dexter and noone had an opening, but not only did this shop deliver for me with an appointment slot before the weekend but they fixed the issue same day! Was really impressed and thankful.
I cannot speak highly enough about this shop, they really saved the day and allowed me to enjoy my vacation stress free. The lady behind the desk is also super helpful and nice to talk to.
10/10. Ty for your help.
Advertised as "transmission specialist". Needed new seal. Picked it up and wouldn't shift. Fixed again and still would't shift. Excuses, had to read up on how to fix it. I won't deal with them anymore but they have my money. Said it was my fault and governor needed to be replaced. The transmission doesn't even have a governor according to Ford. My last phone call with him was him swearing at me because I called him out for not knowing how to fix the transmission.
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